Friday, 3rd October 2025

Finance

North Macedonia’s Public Sector Debt Reaches €670 Million

Municipalities, public enterprises, and state institutions are among the largest debtors, highlighting structural weaknesses in financial management....

Albania Lags Behind in Online Banking Adoption

Despite the rapid expansion of fintech and e-payments in the region, traditional in-person transactions still dominate in Albania. Experts warn that stronger efforts in...

EBRD Flags Risks to Serbia’s Growth Amid Political and Global Pressures

However, the Bank warns that domestic political tensions and global trade disruptions could weigh heavily on exports, foreign investment, and structural reforms. Growth slowed to...

Montenegro Proposes New Strike Law

The proposal aims to clarify strike procedures, define legal protections for workers, and ensure balance between labor rights and public interest. The draft will be...

Raising AML Standards in the Region

Experts and regulators from across the Western Balkans gathered to discuss best practices, compliance challenges, and strategies to align local regulations with international standards. The...

Tamas Kamarasi Takes Helm of Montenegrin Banking Association

Tamas Kamarasi, President of the Board of Crnogorska Komercijalna Banka (CKB), has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Montenegrin Banking Association. The...

EBRD Trims Stake in Slovenia’s NLB

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reduced its stake in Nova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB), Slovenia’s largest financial institution. Selling 1 million...

Alta Banka Launches €23 Million Bid for Stopanska Banka Bitola

Serbia’s Alta Banka has opened a takeover offer worth nearly €23 million for Stopanska Banka Bitola in North Macedonia, signalling one of the most notable cross-border banking moves in the...

Brussels Eyes Croatia’s €1.07 Billion Push for Energy and Digital Reform

Croatia has officially submitted its seventh payment request under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, seeking €1.07 billion—its largest single tranche since joining the...

Airlines Turn to AI for Personalised Ticket Pricing

Delta Air Lines is moving to make artificial intelligence a core part of how it sets ticket prices—replacing static fares with real-time, individualised pricing....

Montenegro’s Classrooms Get a €20M Upgrade from EU Bank in Education Overhaul

In a major boost for Montenegro’s education system, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has signed a €20.3 million package to modernise and expand...

Raiffeisen Invest Breaks Barrier with Over €1 Billion Under Management

Raiffeisen Invest has become the first fund management company in Serbia to exceed €1 billion in assets under management — a milestone that reflects...

Green Growth Boosted: EIB Lends €150 Million to HBOR 

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €150 million loan to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR), marking the first instalment...

EBRD Greenlights €200m Loan for Montenegro’s Key Motorway Link

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €200 million loan to finance the second section of Montenegro’s Bar–Boljare motorway, marking...

Why the World Bank’s New Head for Kosovo* and North Macedonia Matters

The World Bank’s appointment of Carole Megevand as Country Manager for Kosovo* and North Macedonia marks a pivotal moment for two Western Balkan countries...